Athgarvan Local Area Plan 2007 (pdf) - Kildare.ie

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(D) Built Heritage
Vernacular architecture makes a strong contribution to the
character of streetscapes and it is an objective of the Council
to protect vernacular architecture in Athgarvan for the
benefit of future generations.
Similarly, local monuments and features of interest – such as
burial grounds, add to the fabric of the area and are an
important part of local heritage.
The Council will have regard to the objectives and policies
outlined below. Any proposal to demolish or alter these item
in any way will require planning permission and the effect of
this objective is to remove any such development from
exempted development provisions of the Planning and
Development Act 2000-2004 and Planning Regulations.
The listing of these items for preservation denotes their
inherent value to the community. This value is recognised by
the Council and to this end, the Council will draw attention
to the heritage value they represent. It will be an objective to
develop the tourist and recreational potential of the items
listed where possible and appropriate.
STRATEGIC GOALS
(1) To preserve and enhance the built heritage of
Athgarvan, ensuring that new development improves
access to, and understanding of the local heritage.
(2) To protect the architectural heritage of Athgarvan
and to encourage sensitive and sustainable
development so as to ensure its survival and
maintenance for the future.
Objectives
It is an objective of the Council:
OBH 1 To promote the retention of original or early
building fabric including timber sash windows,
brickwork, joinery, render and slate. Likewise,
the Council will encourage the re-instatement
of historically correct traditional features.
OBH 2 To resist the demolition of vernacular architecture
of historical, cultural and aesthetic merit which,
though not protected structures, make a positive
contribution to the character, appearance and
quality of the local streetscape and the sustainable
development of Athgarvan.
OBH 3 To assist owners of protected structures within
Athgarvan in the maintenance and repair of such
protected structures through advice and grant aid
under the Building Conservation Grants scheme
operated by the DoEHLG.
Policy Statements
It is the policy of the Council:
PBH 1 To secure the preservation of those structures
of social, historic and architectural interest in
Athgarvan that are listed in Appendix 2 of this
Plan and to prevent and exclude any development
that would destroy or detract from their amenity
value.
PBH 2 To protect and preserve the views and prospects
of those items listed in Appendix 2 of this Plan.
PBH 3 To protect burial grounds within Athgarvan in
co-operation with agencies such as the Office of
Public Works and the National Monuments Section
of the Department of the Environment, Heritage
and Local Government (DoEHLG), as appropriate.
Furthermore, the Council recognises that structures listed
on the Record of Protected Structures are best protected if
kept in economic/dwelling use and will therefore favourably
consider a change of use to higher economic value which
would not normally be approved in that particular zone,
subject to the character and historical, social and
architectural value of the buildings being maintained and
the amenity value of neighbouring properties being retained.
Under the Planning and Development Act 2000-2004 the
entire building and curtilage of a protected structure is
protected and does not qualify for exempt development
rights. Property owners are entitled to request a
“Declaration” from the Planning Authority outlining the
nature and scale of development that may be acceptable
to a particular protected structure. Those seeking to alter a
protected structure are advised to discuss their proposal
with the Planning Department of Kildare County Council
before any alteration is made.
3.11 The Environment
In implementing this Plan, the Council is adopting
a proactive and progressive approach to the enhancement of
the local environment and will work with all of the relevant
State and local agencies in achieving in this.
This section is divided into 4 headings as follows:
(A) General Environment
(B) Sustainable Building Practices
(C) Energy Supply and Energy Efficiency
(D) Littering
(A) General Environment
Strategic Goal
To manage and implement change in the Athgarvan
area in the interest of the environment, proper
planning and sustainable development.
Objectives
It is an objective of the Council:
OEV 1 To preserve and promote respect for the rural
culture, heritage and environment through the
sustainable use of natural resources for tourism,
economic and social development. Developments
which have an undue negative effect on the
environment will not be permitted.
OEV 2 To support and encourage the development of
environmentally friendly rural economic activities
including the development of green farming
practices, organic farming enterprises, biomass,
plant nurseries and the recycling and/or
treatment of domestic farm waste.
OEV 3 To promote and facilitate communities becoming
involved in environmental awareness activities
and community-based recycling initiatives or
environmental management initiatives which will
lead to local sustainable waste management.
Policy Statement
It is the policy of the Council:
PEV 1 To manage and implement change in the
Athgarvan area in the interest of proper planning
and sustainable development and to work with all
relevant State and local agencies in achieving this.
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